HR Manager

Boyne Valley Group, a leader in the FMCG sector for over 60 years, is seeking an experienced HR Manager who is excited to work in a dynamic fast paced company. The company has a portfolio of market leading brands including McDonnells, Brillo, Chivers, Kinetica, Erin soup, Don Carlos, Homecook, Lakeshore and Killeen. The business has a significant workforce across multiple functions including operations, commercial, finance and marketing with a team that aspires to our values of Trust, Respect, Inspire, Innovate, Achieve and Wellbeing.

Role Overview

The HR Manager will be responsible for delivering a broad, hands-on HR service that supports the business across all people-related activity. The role will suit someone who enjoys variety, is highly organised and practical, and is comfortable balancing operational delivery with continuous improvement.

Deliverables

• Partner with business leaders and managers on a wide range of people matters, balancing day-to-day operational HR support with practical solutions that meet business needs.
• Take ownership of the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, probation, changes to terms and conditions, performance support, employee relations, absence management and offboarding.
• Provide a responsive, professional HR service to managers and employees, acting as the main point of contact for HR queries, guidance, policies, letters and documentation.
• Manage all core HR administration and process documentation, ensuring employee files, forms, templates, records and correspondence are accurate, up to date and well maintained.
• Maintain and continuously improve HR systems, trackers and reporting processes, ensuring data accuracy, timely updates and useful management information for decision-making.
• Develop, review and maintain HR policies, procedures, forms and templates, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and alignment with company practice.
• Support organisational improvement and change initiatives, helping to introduce practical processes, systems and ways of working that improve consistency and efficiency.
• Work closely with payroll and relevant internal stakeholders to ensure accurate HR inputs, employee changes and supporting documentation are provided in a timely manner.
• Deliver effective employee relations support, providing sound advice and guidance on a broad range of HR and employment matters in line with company policy and legal requirements.
• Help build a positive workplace culture by supporting managers, reinforcing expected behaviours and ensuring employees have a consistent and professional HR experience.

In addition you:

• Build strong working relationships across the business and become a trusted first point of contact for managers and employees on day-to-day HR matters.
• Be comfortable working independently, taking ownership for priorities, follow-up actions and the smooth running of the HR function.
• Have strong administrative discipline and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, records, forms, systems and deadlines accurately.
• Be skilled at listening, probing and handling sensitive or confidential matters with discretion, sound judgement and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Studies, or related discipline or CIPD level 5 minimum or equivalent.
• Experienced as an HR Manager, People Manager or standalone HR generalist
• Successful track record in employee relations and applying HR best practices in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to influence and advise at all levels.
• Solid understanding of Irish employment law and HR compliance requirements.
• Passion for people, business acumen, and eagerness to work in a busy operational environment.